THE LAST TRUE VAMPIRE is Book one in Kate Baxter's True
Vampire series. Michael, also known as Mikhail,
Aristov
is an old school vampire. Reading THE LAST TRUE VAMPIRE,
you really get the sense that he has lived centuries.
Given how mired he is in his past, I love how he winds up
connected to a thoroughly modern and independent human
woman like Claire Thompson. Their sudden and evolving
romance presents an interesting learning curve for both
of them. I like the unique spin Kate Baxter puts on the
vampire myth, while still including some classic
elements.
Michael and Claire are both complex and compelling
characters. Kate Baxter does a great job of exploring
their backgrounds to help explain their motivations.
After their initial sensual and incredibly erotic chance
first meeting, they do an excellent job of frustrating
each other. Having the story told from both points of
view helps the reader get a better understanding of the
characters. The physical and emotional pain that Michael
suffered in the past make him a more sympathetic
character as well as helping him relate to Claire and her
pain. I love how strong, quick-witted, and independent
Claire is. I like the relationship Claire has with
Vanessa and how she is able to connect with a child whose
situation mirrored her own childhood.
In addition to the scorching romance, there are moments
of danger and suspense in THE LAST TRUE VAMPIRE. By the
end of the story, I'm not totally clear on what the
Sotiari's agenda is, but I know that they're the Van
Helsing-type bad guys. Their pursuit of Claire had me on
the edge of my seat because of the intensity of some
scenes. Although the villains in THE LAST TRUE VAMPIRE
are a malevolent force to be reckoned with, I love the
other supporting characters like Siobhan, Jenner, and
Ronan. These characters are fascinating and I'm eager to
see what Kate Baxter will have in store for them in
future books.
THE LAST TRUE VAMPIRE is full of sexy vampires, strong
women, and excitement. The romance and action in THE LAST
TRUE VAMPIRE are perfectly balanced. I look forward to
the next book to see what's in store for other
characters, as well as to check in with Michael and
Claire.
As Michael's eyes lit on a female not twenty feet away, he
knew without a doubt that it was her blood that called to
him and her scent that had awakened him.
This female had tethered his soul and returned it to him.
SOUL SURVIVOR
He is the last of his race. The one true king of the
vampires. Michael Aristov roams the nightclubs of L.A.
after
dark, haunted by his past and driven by his hunger. The
last
of the Ancient Ones, he alone has survived the destruction
of his race at the hands of the slayers. Now he is forced
to
hunt and feed like a common vampire, a creature of lust.
Nothing in this world can fulfill his needs…until he
meets
a woman who's everything he's ever wanted. And more.
SWEET SALVATION
Her name is Claire Thompson. Her blood is so sweet, so
intoxicating--the smell alone draws Michael to her like a
moth to the flame. Sly, sexy, and seductive, Claire seems
to
be the only mortal who can satisfy his craving and seal
his
fate--forever. Can she be trusted? From their very first
kiss, the last true vampire sweeps Claire into a world in
which darkness rules desire--and where falling in love is
the greatest danger of all...
in The Last True Vampire by Kate Baxter. First in the
thrilling new series!
© 2003-2024 off-the-edge.net
all rights reserved Privacy Policy